Le Puits Jaubert - 6 Beautiful Apartments of Character in Callian

This picturesque, characterful country house in the delightful village of Callian forms the basis of a sympathetic yet modern conversion of six quality apartments. The property is located in a park of 9 hectacres and provides absolute calmness in exceptional surroundings.

The apartments range in price from £479,500 (700,000 euro) to £719,200 (1,050,000 euro). The average size of each apartment is approximately 1,076 sq ft (100 sq m), and each has its own outbuilding of 485 sq ft. The complex also boasts its own private swimming pool plus guard house and security.

These are quality residences for the discerning buyer. They are due for completion in early 2006.

Callian is located on the border of the Alpes Maritimes, in the eastern end of the Var department. The sea is just 30 minutes away, allowing quick visits to the beaches between Cannes and St Raphael. The village overlooks the plains between the Massif de l'Esterel to the south and the Pre-Alpes to the north.

With a rich history, Callian boasts its own medieval castle, perched high on the rocks, pretty homes, winding streets and flowered staircases. The village is renowned for its calming atmosphere and invigorating climate. It is surrounded by hills covered in oaks and evergreens.

Eating and drinking on shady terraces is a central part of life in Provence, and this area abounds with excellent but inexpensive restaurants for those seeking a true taste of Provencal life.

Callian may have all the attributes of a picturesque medieval village, but is is well located for the glamour of the Cote d'Azur. Within easy reach for day trips lie Nice - capital of the Cote d'Azur; Antibes - quaint and very English; Cannes - a shopper's paradise and St Tropez, one of the most glamorous towns in the world.

Nearby Lake St Cassien is the jewel of the Var department, set in the heart of the superb Esterelle Massif. The lake is one of the most attractive assets of the hinterland and its steep banks have been transformed into small creeks and grottos - a delight for swimmers.

Other activities include boating, fishing and horse riding. The area is naturally a haven for walkers and cyclists and offers some breath-taking scenery, not least at the nearby Grand Canyon de Verdon.